Special Forces: I Can See the Experience Bar

Chapter 57 Interview
After closing the shop panel, Chang Ning realized that his 100 merit points were currently only good for leveling up the experience bar.

"Sigh, never mind. I'll save these 100 merit points for now."

Yes, Chang Ning does not intend to use these 100 merit points to upgrade the experience bar.

Anyway, he can get the five experience points needed to upgrade "Sniper Rifle Shooting" by sticking to training and reading relevant books, and he has enough for "Rifle Shooting" for now.

Therefore, Chang Ning plans to save up and buy weapons in the mall.

Chang Ning, who had been training all night, did not feel tired at all; he was in a state of high spirits.

Chang Ning received 50 merit points for completing today's training mission, which is incomparable to the merit points awarded by the rank promotion system.

Chang Ning didn't have much to say about this. Little by little, it adds up. He trained in the same way before there were no merit points as a reward. He couldn't just stop training if the system didn't give him merit points.

If he did that, the old gunman would pull out his belt and give him a good beating.

Moreover, even without merit points, daily training will increase his stamina experience bar by a few points.

Speaking of physical strength, Chang Ning noticed that since his physical strength experience points reached 400, the rate of increase was not as fast as before.

If the speed of improvement in the past was like taking a high-speed train, now it's like taking an oxcart—very slow!

Chang Ning even asked the system about this, to see if using merit points could increase stamina experience points by a few more.

The system told Chang Ning that merit points could not be used to increase stamina. When Chang Ning asked why, the system remained silent.

What else could Chang Ning do? Although his leveling speed was as slow as a tortoise, it was still better than nothing. As long as he was getting stronger every day, what else could he complain about?

Just a few months ago, Changning was a sickly, unhealthy guy who could barely run five kilometers.

That evening, Chang Ning told Lao Pao that he was going to talk to Chen Pai.

The topic involves personal matters, so it's more appropriate to discuss it late at night when it's quiet.

The key point is that everyone has time in the evening, while Chang Ning has to train during the day and Chen Guotao has official business to handle.

When Chang Ning watched the TV series, she felt sorry for Chen Pai because he couldn't stand up due to ankylosing spondylitis and eventually had to leave the military.

Chang Ning is now going to try to persuade Chen Pai. Since he himself is in the world of film and television, he can't stand by and watch the tragedy in the story continue to unfold without doing anything.

Chang Ning strolled all the way to the place where he practiced fighting to find Chen Guotao. At this time of night, Chen Guotao would usually be kicking the sandbag there.

He had come here once before when he asked Chen Guotao about scrambled eggs with tomatoes, so finding Chen Guotao had become second nature to him.

When Chang Ning arrived at the usual spot, he saw Chen Guotao already practicing. His clothes were soaked with sweat, and there were a few watermarks on the cement floor.

Chang Ning didn't disturb Chen Guotao's kicking of the sandbag. Perhaps after today, this will be the last time Chen Guotao is so dedicated to training, if he still wants to stay in the military.

"What do you want from me, kid? It's not about cooking again, is it?"

Chen Guotao stopped training, steadied the swaying sandbag, and joked with Chang Ning.

Actually, Chang Ning noticed it when he first arrived. Being stared at by someone late at night was quite creepy.

"Why are you always like this? Next time you come to see me, just say what you need to say, don't always stare at me like that."

Lao Tzu has a girlfriend, and he's not into homosexuality.

Before Chang Ning could speak, Chen Guotao continued, "Chang Ning is always like this, it makes me want to train somewhere else."

Seeing Chen Guotao stop training, Chang Ning stepped forward and said, "Chen, why are you always training here alone? I saw you kicking the sandbag here last time."

After listening to Chang Ning's words, Chen Guotao thought to himself: So that's what it was about. No wonder you didn't say anything when you came and just stared at me, making me feel uncomfortable.

"There's nothing wrong with talking about this. Come, sit down."

Chen Guotao sat by the garden and pointed to the seat next to him, inviting Chang Ning to sit as well.

After Chang Ning sat down, Chen Guotao slowly said, "Actually, there's not much to say. To sum it up in two words: dream!" Knowing the plot, Chang Ning naturally understood why Chen Guotao had added extra training, but he couldn't say it now; he couldn't explain it.

Chang Ning, the straight man, chimes in: "Dream? How so?"

"I've had a dream of becoming a special forces soldier since I was a child, and I started preparing for this dream when I was in high school."

Later, I took the military academy entrance exam and chose the command major. However, joining the special forces requires passing physical fitness and combat tests. I wasn't worried about physical fitness, but without professional training in combat, how could I possibly meet the special forces' selection standards?
So I secretly practiced extra in private, and I've kept it up for many years.

The Wolf Fang selection training camp is about to begin, and I must seize this opportunity!

Chen Guotao said slowly.

“But if you train like this without considering whether your body can handle it, your body will eventually have problems,” Chang Ning said.

He tried to steer the conversation toward training and illness, avoiding directly mentioning ankylosing spondylitis.

"What problem could there be? I know my own body; I'm perfectly healthy!"

Chen Guotao knew that Chang Ning was doing it for his own good, so he patiently explained.

'You're in good health? Don't joke around. If you delay any longer, it's questionable whether you'll even be able to stand up!'

Seeing that Chen Guotao was lying through his teeth and refused to admit anything, Chang Ning had no choice but to be blunt.

"Chen Pai, you were in pain during your extra training last time. Was it a herniated disc?"

"What do you mean!"

Upon hearing Chang Ning's words, Chen Guotao's expression changed. Looking at Chang Ning's serious expression, he realized that if he didn't resolve this matter tonight, his dream might not come true.

"You know what I mean, Chen Pai."

'Chen Pai, let's see how long you can keep up this stubborn act,' Chang Ning thought to himself.

"What do you mean? I don't know what you're talking about."

If you have nothing else, I'll head back. I haven't finalized tomorrow's training plan yet.

Chang Ning's eyes told Chen Guotao that he knew something. This made Chen Guotao a little nervous, and he got up to leave.

"Chen Pai, it's ankylosing spondylitis, isn't it?"

As soon as he said this, Chen Guotao's body trembled. Although he quickly regained his composure, Chang Ning, who had been watching closely, still noticed it.

Chang Ning had no choice but to resort to his ultimate move when Chen Guotao refused to admit it.

“Last time, I took some time to look up professional books, and the onset of the disease was exactly the same as that of ankylosing spondylitis.”

"Please don't tell anyone about Changning, I beg you."

Chen Guotao knew that Chang Ning had discovered his biggest secret, and he pleaded with Chang Ning.

"Yes, but you need to go to the hospital for a checkup."

"it is good."

"Chen Pai, don't blame me. Think about your family and your partner. If you can't stand up again, how heartbroken your parents will be, and your partner might break up with you."

I didn't mean to stop you from participating in the selection. We're all adults; I hope you'll consider the consequences.

After Chang Ning finished speaking, he went back to his dormitory. To be honest, what he did today was inappropriate. After all, Chen Guotao was his platoon leader.

But it doesn't matter now. He has done what he was supposed to do. Even if Chen Guotao still participates in the Wolf Fang training camp in the end, it doesn't matter. Chang Ning has a clear conscience!

As he said at the end, everyone is an adult and must bear the consequences of their choices.

(End of this chapter)